Gout is a common and complex type of a health condition called arthritis which is caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream. It is characterized by sudden and severe pain attacks as well as redness and swelling. It mostly affect the joint in the base of the big toe which makes it harder for a person to stand or walk. To prevent this painful experience, it better to avoid triggering foods like organ meats, sugary sodas, alcohol and purine-rich food. It is still best to consume healthy meal that includes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products that may help in lowering the uric acid levels.
There are also home remedies for gout treatment just like papaya green tea. Papaya is a tropical fruit that can be raw or cooked as vegetable. It is mostly oval in shape and has yellow or green skin. It is packed with vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants that helps get rid of free radicals. Aside from this, Papaya is also rich in ‘papain’ which is an enzyme that has anti-inflammatory properties thus helps a lot in managing the alkaline state in our body and prevents the build-up or uric acid in the bloodstream. This enzyme is more concentrated and powerful when the papaya is unripe.
You can enjoy this unripe fruit in several ways just like creating a refreshing green papaya tea drink. Here is a very simple way on how to do this:
Ingredients:
- 180 grams of unripe papaya
- 750 ml of water
- 2 green tea bags (1 tablespoon green tea leaves)
Procedure:
- Clean the green papaya and cut it into cubes.
- Heat the water in a pot and add the papaya cubes.
- Keep the heat until it reaches the boiling stage then allow it to simmer for up to 10 minutes more.
- Now add the tea bags or the green tea leaves (whichever you prefer).
- Let it steep for up to 3 minutes.
- Drink this tea while it’s still warm.
If you want to try this home remedy, it still best to consult your physician to check if you don't have allergies with papaya.